Archive By Section - Crime
New CEO for Merced court
The new Chief Executive Officer of Merced County Superior Court is Linda Romero Soles, a former Turlock resident.
Suspect flees, copper recovered
The Merced County Sheriff's Department is searching for the man who tried to steal copper wiring from a Ballico farm.
Rape Aggression defense class
The Turlock Police Department and Stanislaus State University Police are providing Rape Aggression Defense training to women in Turlock. The training is offered at no cost to the public. The 12-hour course is broken up into two sessions over a period of two weeks.
Collisions injure one on highway
A chain-reaction of crashes on Highway 99 in Turlock injured one and slowed traffic down for a short time Tuesday afternoon.
Jury convicts Turlock brothers of killing rapper
Two mothers sat on opposite sides of a courtroom. One was waiting for justice for her slain son and the other was waiting to hear if her two sons would ever know freedom again.
Murder suspect testifies gun went off on accident
After five weeks of testimony and a day of listening to closing arguments, the fate of two Turlock men accused of gunning down a 26-year-old man with aspirations of rap stardom, is inching closer to being in the hands of 12 jurors.
Bank robber makes bomb threat before fleeing
The Turlock Police Department is seeking the man responsible for a bank robbery and launching a bomb scare.
Fatal hit and run suspect racks up another traffic citation
The Patterson woman who is standing accused of hitting a bicyclist while driving on a Turlock road and leaving him mortally wounded, was issued another traffic citation March 25, just five days before her last court appearance.
Former postal worker charged with fraud
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against a Turlock woman suspected of committing multiple acts of mail and workers' compensation fraud while employed as a postal worker, according to the Department of Justice.
Gangsters crash soldier’s party
A going away party in Hilmar for a man joining the military was crashed by suspected gang members and escalated into a large brawl that injured several and resulted in four arrests.
Nosy neighbor earns accolades for thwarting theft
The Turlock Police Department has awarded a commendation to a citizen for his pivotal role in apprehending three burglars.
Disrespect impetus for shooting, says DA investigator
The prosecution rested their case this week against two Turlock men standing accused of killing an aspiring rapper at a memorial barbecue, by presenting testimony to the two men's extensive gang history and the suspected motive behind the murder.
Crime rate drops in 2010
For a third consecutive year the crime rate in Turlock has dropped, though for 2010 it was done with the smallest of margin.
Gunshot scares off burglars
A homeowner scared away a group of burglars when he fired his gun into the floor.
Molestation suspect nabbed in Orange County
A man wanted by the Turlock Police Department on suspicion of molestation charges, was arrested Thursday in Orange County.
Articles by Section - Crime
Officers catch auto burglary suspects
Two men remain jailed on burglary charges after they were allegedly seen breaking into a vehicle in a Turlock neighborhood. James McCormick, 35, and Gary Fleming, 42, were apprehended by Turlock Police officers after a witness reportedly saw them stealing property out of a vehicle in the 2300 block of Drew Avenue Wednesday morning. According to the witness, the two fled the scene in a pickup truck. An officer responding to the ...
Second suspect in Planada kidnap, rape case apprehended
The Merced County Sheriff's Department has arrested a second Planada man in the kidnapping and rape of a Los Angeles woman. The 26-year-old victim was kidnapped at knifepoint Jan. 4 from her Los Angeles home and taken to a shack in Planada, where she was sexually assaulted by her brother, Apolinar Cortez, 48, of Planada, according to the sheriff's department. The sheriff's department previously stated a second man assisted Cortez in the ...
Brother kidnaps, rapes sister
The Merced County Sheriff's Department arrested a Planada man Sunday on allegations he kidnapped and raped his sister. The suspect, 48-year-old Apolinar Cortez, was apprehended after his sister escaped from a shack where she had been held for more than a day. Cortez, along with an unidentified accomplice, traveled to the victim's Los Angeles residence Friday night and took the 26-year-old woman captive at knifepoint. Cortez told his sister he would kill ...
Teen found with firearms
The Turlock Police Department seized two weapons and arrested two teenagers Wednesday night. An officer made contact with the two teenagers around 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 1000 block of N. Olive Avenue. One teenager ran from the scene, but was apprehended a short distance away. The second teen, 19-year-old Joseph Lopez stayed at the scene, but began acting suspicious, according to the police report. The officer spotted the handle of a ...
Three stabbed at party
The Turlock Police Department is investigating the stabbing of three individuals at a party shortly after the New Year was rung in. The male victims were attending a house party in the 1500 block of Bluethroat Drive with an estimated 30 to 40 other guests when the stabbings occurred. The details of what led up to the stabbing have not been released and no suspect information is available. One victim, a ...
Two arrested in drive-by shooting
Two men are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting at a man as he walked along a Turlock street Tuesday morning. The 22-year-old victim was not wounded in the drive-by shooting reported shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday. The victim told Turlock Police detectives he was walking in the area of Columbia Avenue and S. Orange Street when a vehicle pulled up alongside him and an occupant fired a gun at him. ...
Son implicated in death of father
A Delhi man wanted for questioning in the shooting death of his 67-year-old father was apprehended Thursday at a truck stop in Lodi. An arrest warrant for 35-year-old Jason Curtis Reed was issued Tuesday morning after Merced County Sheriff's detectives found his father, J.D. Reed, shot to death in his bed. Reed lived at the Delhi home in the 9000 block of Sycamore Street with his father, but had been missing since ...
Escapee apprehended in Winton; woman arrested as accomplice
Three days after escaping from a Merced County jail facility, a Merced man was found hiding under a pile of clothes in a Winton home. After following several leads over the course of three days, Merced County Sheriff's Tactical and Reconnaissance Team tracked 39-year-old Adrian Hicks to an address in the 6200 block of Santa Fe Avenue in Winton. After surrounding the house and searching the interior, Hicks was found hiding under a ...
Fatal shooting claims one; suspect jailed
The year came to a close with Turlock Police detectives investigating the city's third homicide for the year. On Saturday a 35-year-old Turlock man was fatally shot outside a Turlock home. The victim has been identified as David Hernandez. A day later the Turlock Police Department was reporting that they had taken the suspected shooter, identified as Ernesto Negrete, 20, of Turlock, into custody. A motive for the shooting has not ...
Police still seek victim in shooting
The Turlock Police Department continues to investigate a shooting that as of yet has not led to a gunshot victim. The sound of shots fired was reported around 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2600 block of Oxford Court. When officers arrived they found a busted garage door in the driveway, but no one at the house, Turlock Police Lt. Nino Amirfar said. Inside the home investigators found evidence that a shooting ...
Auto thieves don’t take holidays
After toasting friends and family with champagne and watching the ball drop in Times Square, it might be a wise idea to check on the vehicles parked outside, because New Year's Day is the second highest holiday with incidents of vehicle theft.
Shoplifter should have had a list
A Turlock man attempting to steal merchandise from a Target store for the second time on the same day, ended up under arrest after officers tracked him to his home. Demetrious Montoya, 24, allegedly stole merchandise from target on Tuesday. According to the Turlock Police Department, Montoya returned to the store on Countryside Drive Tuesday afternoon and stole additional items. As Montoya was leaving the store he was confronted by officers, but ...
Rumors of violence at schools unfounded
Rumors on social media sites speculating violent encounters at Turlock's two high schools prompted additional police patrols at both sites, but no problems were reported. There were unspecified threats of violence floating around social media sites in response to the Mayan calendar end of the world predictions set for Friday. Turlock Police spokesperson Officer Mayra Lewis said additional officers were present at both Turlock and Pitman high schools on Friday, along with ...
Man walking Turlock street with loaded shotgun
Turlock Police officers responding to a call of a suspicious person ended up arresting a man walking around with a shotgun. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Geer Road around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday when a caller reported a suspicious person carrying a duffle bag. The officers found 37-year-old Matthew Arraiz carrying a duffle bag in the area. According to the police report, Arraiz ignored the officers and continued walking. <p ...
Mother facing neglect charges
Two young children were rescued from a smoke filled apartment after allegedly being left home alone by their mother Monday. The mother of the 4-year-old and 18-month-old, identified as Jessica Segovia, 29, of Turlock was charged with felony child neglect. The discovery of the children was made Monday evening after the 4-year-old attempted to cook a corndog in a microwave, which resulted in the Minnesota Avenue apartment filling with smoke. The ...
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